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Senate committee to hold second meeting on preservation of Georgia's farmlands

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Sen. John F. Kennedy President Pro Tempore, District 18, Republican | Official U.S. Senate headshot

Sen. John F. Kennedy President Pro Tempore, District 18, Republican | Official U.S. Senate headshot

On Friday, August 30, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands, chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), will hold its second meeting at Habersham EMC.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, August 30, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Habersham EMC, 6135 GA-115, Clarkesville, GA 30523

This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website.

During the second meeting, the committee will hear updates on Georgia’s farming industries and discuss Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) Programs and the role of local governments in development and growth planning. The committee is tasked with studying the conditions, needs, issues, and problems related to the preservation of Georgia’s farmlands and recommending any action or legislation.

Media members are requested to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Jantz Womack at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

Sen. Billy Hickman serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education. He represents the 4th Senate District which includes Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans, and a small portion of Chatham County. He may be reached at 404.463.1371 or via email at billy.hickman@senate.ga.gov

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